1969 55hp Evinrude Distributor Swap

Tao of Funk

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I found a crack in my distributor, it on the bottom near one of the terminals for the spark plug wire. I think the distributor is also slightly squished as well because when the motor heats up the "points plate" that rotates for spark advance hangs up. I have added shim washers under the distributor and it fixed the spark advance problem. Aside from any advice about the current condition of the distributor:

Where can I get a replacement distributor? I can not find one online anyway.

I have read posts about people replacing the distributor with one off of a Ford. If you have done this or know about switching the entire distributor system to something else I'm all ears.

Thanks!

GB
 

R.Johnson

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Re: 1969 55hp Evinrude Distributor Swap

To my knowledge, you will have to stick with the original cap. I don't know of, or have seen anything else that would work.
 

HighTrim

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Re: 1969 55hp Evinrude Distributor Swap

Check out the guys at laingsoutboards with this link.

"http://www.laingsoutboards.com/newpage4.htm"

Or give them a call at 1-800-463-9001

Most of their parts are a bit older than 69, but give them a try.
 

Tao of Funk

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Re: 1969 55hp Evinrude Distributor Swap

They don't have my model listed on the site but I'll call them tomorrow. Thanks.

GB
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 1969 55hp Evinrude Distributor Swap

my search show's it no longer available, try sea-way marine.com call them. they had a stock of older stuff.
 

Tao of Funk

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Re: 1969 55hp Evinrude Distributor Swap

Good call Tash, sea-way has it. Dunno about paying $300 but if I can't figure anything else out it's a lot cheaper than a new motor!

GB
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: 1969 55hp Evinrude Distributor Swap

boy were you lucky,
 
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